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MCH unveils new medical library in Erie. LECOM students “I was looking for and Millcreek Comsomething like this to munity Hospital resihonor my parents, and dents have a new place Millcreek Community to study. The Wallace Hospital has been so and Charlotte Steehler kind,” Dr. Steehler conMemorial Library tinued. “It’s just really opened in early March an honor that they are on the second floor of allowing me to do this.” the hospital. After seeing the final The new library product, Dr. Steehler was named in honor of the late Dr. Wallace LEFT: Millcreek Community Hospital President and CEO Mary Eckert, left, and Deborah Lee-Sanko, was impressed with the and Charlotte Steehler executive director of LECOMT, right, thank Kirk Steehler, D.O., who gave a $40,000 donation toward results. “It’s a stunning thanks to a $40,000 remodeling the MCH library in honor of his parents. RIGHT: The old library was 700 square feet, while improvement for the lidonation from Kirk the new library is 2,500 square feet — more than triple the size. The new library was designed by Silvia brary and a wonderful Ferretti, D.O., LECOM provost, senior vice president and dean of academic affairs. It contains 800 addition to the hospital.” Steehler, D.O. “It has enhanced “I’m grateful to Dr. books, 65 journal subscriptions, 250 audiovisual offerings and 12 computers. services for the students Steehler in stepping forward and naming the library in honor of his parents,” said Mary with regard to additional computers and much better space,” said EckEckert, Millcreek Community Hospital president and CEO. Dr. Wal- ert. “The old library was rather cramped in a corridor right off the main lace Steehler was one of the founders of the former Doctor’s Osteopathic hospital hallway.” The library is one of the many renovations completed on the second Hospital in Erie, but also worked at Millcreek Community Hospital. “I felt that my dad and my mom had given so much to the commu- floor, which is devoted to medical education. The improvements on the nity, and I felt that it was important for them to be recognized in some second floor also include new conference rooms, meeting rooms and way,” said Dr. Steehler, who is currently an ear, nose and throat specialist medical education offices.
LECOM’s Coffee Culture opens in Erie, Pa. Erie’s newest coffee house has opened on Peach Street and the café is already busy with customers eager to try out the tasty menu. LECOM opened the Coffee Culture Café and Eatery on Peach Street at 7 a.m. Monday, July 25. Right after the doors opened, patrons were lining up to try the coffee, baked goods and breakfast sandwiches made fresh in the café kitchen. The restaurant offers comfortable seating in a warm, inviting atmosphere, where customers can spend time meeting friends or coworkers, surfing the web, reading or just relaxing with some friends. Coffee Culture is designed like a “European Café” with granite table and counter tops. The upscale interior makes the restaurant unique. There is a “soft seating” section with leather chairs, a fire place and a flat screen TV. The menu includes specialty coffees, a variety of soups, salads, specialty panini sandwiches, pizza and wraps. Customers can also enjoy their beverages and meals outside on a covered patio. Coffee Culture bakes fresh daily on premise offering muffins, pastries, scones, croissants, cookies and serving upscale gourmet cakes and apple tarts. LECOM has hired veteran restaurant manager Neil DiSanti, who will direct the daily operations of the facility and employ up to 30 people. The College remodeled the student center at 5761 Peach Street to accommodate the 65 seat restaurant which is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to Midnight on Friday and Saturday. While the restaurant is open to the public, students will continue to have secure access to the south side of the building. The renovations allow the students to take advantage of the private space to study, hold club and student government meetings and social activities. 42 | LECOM CONNECTION | SUMMER 2011
Coffee Culture & Eatery is located at 5761 Peach St., Erie, Pa. Business hours are: Sunday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to midnight. The cafe can be reached at (814) 860-3310.